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VE58 BVS

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

65,682 mi
Last recorded65,682 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE58 BVS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2024 65,682 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength underfloor corner section holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre undefloor area holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength underwing areas holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength underwing subframe mounting box section holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength underfloor corner section holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underwing area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn /inner edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn /inner edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear underwing /underboot rear sections corroded /holed

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front underfloor pans corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside sill /step corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2023 58,255 miles

Central offside outer sill / step corroded

Offside Rear underwing rear section corroded / holed

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower suspension arms bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front underfloor areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front underwing areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 49,289 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front floor pans corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front underwing areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 49,196 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength underfloor corner section holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre outer sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken upper coil broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength underfloor corner section holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength underwing forward lower section holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front floor pans corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front underwing areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 44,191 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 41,341 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 41,185 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 41,185 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 40,133 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 40,133 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 40,127 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear boot is damp at edges and is starting to effect structure

Pass 13 Nov 2017 36,913 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2017 36,897 miles

Front Brake hose twisted both (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 34,727 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 30,769 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 26,084 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 22,954 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 22,954 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 19,715 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Jan 2012 15,707 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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VE58 BVS is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2009 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 50,765 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VE58 BVS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 17 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VE58 BVS is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 January 2009.

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